I'm not sure about the Ride for that situation. I love my Ride but mine doesn't actually do that great when the lanes are really broken down and flying. I think partially that is from the way I have it drilled to be a little earlier and smoother, along with me having more forward roll.

If you have more side rotation, I think it could be a good choice for you. What about going with something slightly stronger or a solid cover to try to avoid any carrydown issues or burn off some energy to not see much overreaction?

I'd probably look at the Loco Solid a little more than the Ride

I like my Sky Rocket so far when forced with over/under conditions and burnt up lanes as well. I do like Hanks idea of moving left with a stronger ball to get into an area that hasn't been played. I do this with my Haywire.

I don't hook it a lot at all.  I start (usually) on 13/14 throwing to 9/10. That is sort of my issue.  I don't create enough angle with my hand to get very far left of 20-22, somewhere around there.  I would rather stay straighter with something that will coast through the heads.  The lanes seem to break down from the center, which makes it tougher to get through the middle clean, then the back gets broken down.  I can pick up my speed to an extent in order to compensate, but I would rather just try to keep throwing the same pitch and ball down.  Also, I commonly bowl with at least 5 or 6 guys who all start left of where I do.  So moving left to a line that hasn't been played isn't really an option.  So would a Ride drilled on the weak side make it through the heads cleanly?  Or am I seriously on the wrong track here?  Hope the added info helps.